E122 Bill Wall on Liver Transplantation in Canada

Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery Podcast

Dr. Bill Wall is one of the pioneers of liver transplantation, especially in Canada. We spoke to him on this episode about his training, the early days of transplantation and about his new children's book!

Links:

1. Member of the Order of Canada: https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-9121

Bio (from https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-9121)

William Wall is a dedicated and compassionate physician whose surgical and clinical proficiency have benefited many Canadians with end-stage organ disease. Professor of surgery at the University of Western Ontario, he established Canada's first liver transplant program at the London Health Sciences Centre, where he is director of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program. In this role, he has promoted excellence in research and patient care, as well as public awareness and support for organ donation. Widely respected by his peers, he served as president of the International Liver Transplantation Society.